Three DeMent Askew Johnson & Marshall Lawyers Included in Best Lawyers in America

The criminal defense and civil litigation firm of DeMent Askew Johnson & Marshall is proud to announce that three of our partners have been recognized in the prestigious 2025 Edition of Best Lawyers in America.

Russell (Rusty) DeMent III has been included in the Criminal Defense: General Practice section since 2017 and the DUI/DWI Defense section since 2020. Notably, Rusty was named Lawyer of the Year for the Raleigh Metropolitan Area in the DUI/DWI Defense section in 2021, a testament to his exceptional skill and dedication in defending clients.
Jim Johnson has been recognized in Best Lawyers in America for the first time in 2024. He has been selected for his outstanding work in both Commercial Litigation and Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs sections. Jim’s inclusion reflects his commitment to achieving justice for his clients in complex commercial and personal injury cases.
Alex Marshall is enjoying his third consecutive year being named to Best Lawyers in America’s Ones to Watch list. This special category honors lawyers with less than 10 years of practice experience and who are under 40 years of age. Alex has been recognized in the Criminal Defense: General Practice section, highlighting his rising influence in the field and among his peers.

Best Lawyers© is widely regarded as one of the most respected peer-reviewed legal publications in the industry. The selection process involves an exhaustive peer-review survey, where the top 5% of lawyers within each legal specialty and geographical area vote on their peers. Being included in Best Lawyers is a significant honor, reserved for those who have consistently demonstrated excellence in their practice areas. More information about Best Lawyers and the methodology behind the Ones to Watch category can be found on their website at Best Lawyers Methodology.

Established in 1968, DeMent Askew Johnson & Marshall brings over a century of cumulative experience to the rapidly growing Raleigh metropolitan and surrounding areas. Our trial lawyers represent clients in a wide range of practice areas, including criminal and DWI defense, torts and personal injuries, malpractice and negligence, business and contract disputes, property transactions, and estate planning. As a second-generation firm, we have proudly served North Carolina citizens from our centrally located office on the top floor of 333 Fayetteville Street for over five decades. Our partners are highly regarded in their individual areas of focus and frequently receive referrals from other counsel and peers to ensure the highest level of legal advocacy in the North Carolina court system.